All Hear March 2026
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Hello! Welcome (back) to All Hear, the Everything List for Audio Opportunities.
This month, some great opportunities are back: Audio Flux returns for Circuit 07; Wave Farm is conducting their Research and Production Open Calls for international radio and transmission artists, and NPR Next Gen Radio has some new upcoming workshops in Iowa and Cincinnati.
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As I mentioned last month, I’m currently studying clowning in France, at Ecole Philippe Gaulier. It’s a slight diversion from my audio career, although I’m realising that it’s all a lot more connected than I initially realised. As I’m busy clowning around until December, I will be reducing the Spotlights, instead highlighting some of my favourite Transom articles from the archives. Starting with one I regularly send to people, and often return to myself, Alice Wilder’s Manifesto on Trauma Informed Reporting.
More Opportunities
International
Maria Moors Cabot Prize - an international journalism award recognising a distinguished body of work that advances Inter-American understanding, open to journalists, news executives, freelancers, and media organisations working in or serving the Western Hemisphere across all media, including online outlets. The prize honours sustained, long-term reporting rather than a single piece, and nominations may be submitted by third parties or by individuals. Eligible nominees must demonstrate an extensive record covering the region; required materials include a biography or CV, a statement explaining the nominee’s contribution to inter-American understanding, 5-10 representative works, and 1-3 letters of recommendation.
The deadline is 12th March, 12 pm ET.
The Ecco Call Out: “Cleave” - an international call out for 3-minute or shorter pieces on the theme of “Cleave” for The Ecco’s listening sessions and website. Finished pieces only. All languages are welcome (along with a translated English transcript, if possible). It is unpaid. Creators maintain 100% IP.
The deadline is 18th March, 11:59 pm GMT.
SPJ Ethics in Journalism Awards - an international award honouring journalists or news organisations that perform in an outstanding ethical manner demonstrating the ideals of the SPJ Code of Ethics. They also honour especially notable efforts to educate the public on principles embodied in the code or hold journalists ethically accountable for their behaviour. Previous winners have included radio producers. For works produced in non-English languages, entrants must provide an English translation. Applicants can nominate themselves or others.
The deadline is 23rd March.
Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Media Grants - grants for media organisations in low- and middle-income countries supporting projects that strengthen biodiversity reporting and build journalists’ capacity to cover conservation issues. Three to four organisations will receive €10,000 - €12,000 for projects that increase the quality and quantity of biodiversity coverage, such as investigative reporting, journalist training, collaborative reporting projects, or new storytelling platforms. Projects may focus on content production, capacity building, or both; proposals focused only on content must produce substantial outputs such as a podcast series or multi-part investigation. It is open to media outlets, journalist networks, civil society organisations, and academic institutions, with preference given to projects led by professional journalism organisations. Applications must be submitted in English.
The deadline is 28th March, 11:59 pm PT.
The Austin Film Festival Fiction Podcast Award - an international competition for independent fiction podcast scripts. Scripts that have been produced are only eligible if: more than one season has not been released to the public; and the show is produced independently and is not controlled by, under exclusive licence to, or financed by any major podcast production company or network. Writers can submit up to three episodes, totalling no more than 90 pages in length. Scripts must be in English. Applications cost $45 for the late deadline and $50 for the final deadline. The winner receives $1000 and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation to attend the festival in October.
The early bird deadline is 26th March, the late deadline is 24th April and the final deadline is 27th May.
Pulitzer Center’s Health in the Global South Reporting Grants - grants for journalists reporting on the impacts of cuts to U.S. health aid in the Global South, with stories intended for U.S. audiences. Grants typically range from $5000 - $20,000 to support ambitious reporting in text, audio, visual, or multimedia formats, with budgets mainly covering travel and reporting costs. Priority areas include children’s health, maternal and women’s health, HIV and other infectious diseases, and programmes addressing malnutrition or waterborne disease. Eligible applicants are staff reporters or editors at U.S. newsrooms, or freelancers with interest or commitment from a newsroom with a significant U.S. audience.
The deadline is 30th March.
Wiki Loves Folklore - an open media contest inviting international contributors to document folk culture and traditional heritage, including audio submissions. It is open to anyone able to upload original media to Wikimedia Commons under a free license (CC BY-SA or CC0). The contest awards cash prizes across global, regional, and media-specific categories. Global prizes include up to $200 for audio, with additional regional prizes and community awards (distributed as gift cards or vouchers equivalent to local currency). Eligible submissions include original documentation of folk festivals, music, dance, cuisine, clothing, rituals, crafts, storytelling, games, and other traditional expressions. Submissions must be original, non AI-generated, properly described and categorised, and uploaded with required metadata. AI-generated content, watermarked media, copyrighted works, or low-quality uploads are not accepted.
The deadline is 31st March.
Wave Farm Research and Production Open Calls - a call out for proposals from international artists, researchers, and tinkerers for new radio art commissions, residencies and fellowships in transmission arts, spatial sound, and radio art. Full-time students are ineligible; however, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for career artists and writers who may have returned to school for post-graduate work.
The Transmission Art Residency - a 10-day residency at Wave Farm, in the Catskill Mountain Park in upstate New York, where the artist-in-residence will develop a new transmission artwork, informed by access to a research library, equipment, unique workspace resources, and on-site staff support. Transmission art encompasses works in which the act of transmitting or receiving is not only significant, but “the fulcrum for the artist’s intention.” A stipend of $1000 will be provided. Projects at any stage are eligible.
The Spatial Sound Residency - a 10-day residency at Wave Farm, in the Catskill Mountain Park in upstate New York, where the artist-in-residence will develop a new spatial sound project. The resident will have access to a dedicated 8-channel spatial sound studio, as well as a research library, equipment, unique workspace resources, on-site staff support, and engineering support. While projects at any stage are eligible, this opportunity is best suited for artists who have prior technical experience with creating work for a spatial sound environment. A stipend of $1000 will be provided.
Radio Art Research Fellowship - a 2-month opportunity where a fellow will research and select radio artworks by historical and contemporary artists to add to Wave Farm’s Broadcast Radio Art Archive. The Archive is a research tool that comprises historical and contemporary international radio artworks created specifically for terrestrial AM/FM/Shortwave broadcast, whether it be via commercial, public, community, or pirate transmission. The Fellow will additionally produce a 2- or 3-episode special series featuring these archival selections to be broadcast on Wave Farm’s WGXC 90.7-FM. The fellowship will commence with a 10-day visit to Wave Farm, where the Fellow will have full access to Wave Farm’s research libraries and resources. The rest of the fellowship will take place remotely. A stipend of $2000 will be provided to the fellow.
The deadline is 31st March, 11:59 pm ET.
Earth Journalism Network Fellowship to the Global Environment Facility Assembly (Uzbekistan) - a reporting fellowship for journalists from low- and middle-income countries to cover the Global Environment Facility Assembly in Samarkand from 31st May - 6th June. Five fellows will receive support to report on global environmental finance, climate policy, and international environmental negotiations, with mentoring from senior journalists and access to briefings, interviews, and reporting resources. The fellowship covers travel, accommodation, meals, insurance, and local transport. Eligible applicants are professional journalists with experience covering environmental issues and affiliation with an established media outlet; applicants must submit work samples and a letter from an editor committing to publish stories produced through the fellowship. Stories may be produced in print, online, radio, or broadcast formats and may be published in any language, though fellows must provide English summaries and translate at least one story into English.
The deadline is 31st March.
CBC Podcasts Open Call for Pitches - an open call for ambitious, high-impact English-language podcast series pitches from international in-house teams, independent producers, production companies, and co-productions for future CBC Podcasts programming. CBC is specifically seeking series for its umbrella feeds Uncover (true crime), Personally (memoir and personal stories), The Con (scams and cons), and Split Screen (pop culture narratives). Pitches should outline the story arc, characters, episode structure, and fit with the chosen feed, and must include a logline, detailed summary, production team role, previous work, audio samples, and a pitch deck.
The deadline is 1st April, 11:59 pm ET.
The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications - international awards for science communicators, journalists, and research scientists covering complex issues such as climate change, future pandemics, human genome editing and artificial intelligence. There are 24 awards between $20,000 and $40,000, totalling $640,000. For the journalism category there are three subcategories: Freelance Journalist, Local/Regional Journalist and Early Career Journalist (under 30 years of age or having less than 5 years of professional experience developing content for media organisations). Their accepted media includes radio segments and podcasts. All submissions must be in English (work examples in other languages must have accompanying translations).
The deadline is 3rd April.
Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism - a 1-year fellowship supporting journalists from the United States and Ireland to report on some of society’s biggest mental health challenges. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience in journalism, in any medium. Fellows will attend mandatory, expense-paid Fellowship Training Meetings in Atlanta at the beginning and end of the fellowship year. Preference is given to journalists who work with or for a media outlet that expresses commitment to publishing or broadcasting fellowship projects. Fellows employed full time are not required to leave their jobs.
The deadline is 3rd April, 11:59 pm ET.
The Aerospace Media Awards - a celebration of those who have made a significant contribution to international aerospace journalism and publishing. They have a Best New Aviation Journalist, for journalists under 35 or with no more than five years of experience in aviation journalism. They also have The Best Multi Media Aviation category which includes podcasts. The awards are open for nominations.
The deadline is 3rd April.
Audio Flux Circuit 07 Call Out - Audio Flux celebrates international, innovative, short-form audio and bold storytelling. For each Audio Flux circuit, anyone and everyone is invited to create a short audio work in response to a set of prompts developed with a different creative partner. The theme for Circuit 07 is “Trash or Treasure,” created in collaboration with Kenyan visual artist and sculptor Cyrus Kabiru, whose work transforms discarded materials into objects that reflect on waste, consumerism and the climate crisis. For Circuit 07, each submission must: run exactly three minutes long, respond to the theme “Trash or Treasure,” tell a climate story meaningful to the creator, incorporate a discarded object, and include at least one sound recorded in Kabiru’s studio. Four submissions will be chosen as Circuit Selects from twelve finalists, receive $750, premiere as part of the Tribeca Audio programme at the Tribeca Festival and be featured on the Audio Flux website and podcast. Pieces can be made in any language, as long as an English translation is provided.
The deadline is 6th April.
Scholarships to Attend the IRE Conference - various scholarships for international journalists to attend the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Conference, which this year takes place in Washington, DC, from 18th - 21st June. The fellowship includes: a one-year IRE membership/renewal ($25 - 75 value); complimentary conference registration; four hotel nights ($956 value); and a travel stipend (typically $500). Fellows will have some out-of-pocket expenses, such as airfares and visa fees. The scholarships are:
Jennifer Leonard Scholarships - for “women of modest means” who are college journalism students or early-career professional journalists (three years or less of post-college work experience).
Diversity Fellowships - for journalists, educators and students of color, those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or with disabilities are eligible to apply.
Napoli Management Group TV Scholarships - for U.S. based early-career (five or fewer years of post-college work experience) TV journalists interested in investigative reporting. Students are not eligible.
James Richard Bennett Scholarships - for journalism students in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Louisiana. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students are not eligible.
David Dietz Fellowships - for journalists and independent journalists with less than 10 years of professional experience and a demonstrated interest in financial investigative journalism who have a financial need for assistance. Students are not eligible.
Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowships - for U.S. based journalists working for a newspaper with a Sunday circulation of under 50,000. Students are not eligible.
Eric B. Sager Scholarships - for U.S. based journalists and independent journalists. Students are not eligible.
Gary Marx Scholarships - for U.S. based college journalism students and early-career journalists (five years post-college graduation). Preference will be given to applicants from Illinois. They offer four hotel nights ($1100 value) and a higher travel stipend of $650.
The Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund - for journalists with less than five years of experience working in daily or weekly print news organisations or digital-only news outlets.
The deadlines are 7th April.
Quill Podcast Awards - a free-to-enter international award for podcasters and podcast companies, which operates through a blend of public nominations and judging. There are 14 categories, spanning general, branded and company awards. Applicants can nominate their own podcast or others, but there is only one nomination per person. Finalists are announced, and from these winners will be selected by judges. They do not specify whether non-English language podcasts are eligible, but they say they are “open to everyone.”
The deadline is 7th April.
BANGUOJA Audio Festival Open Call - an open call for audio documentary and narrative audio storytelling works from creators worldwide to be presented at the BANGUOJA audio documentary and art festival in Vilnius, Lithuania. Selected pieces may be presented as curated listening sessions, thematic showreels, or installation formats during the festival in June. The programme accepts short-form works up to 10 minutes and long-form works up to 60 minutes, with priority given to pieces engaging with this year’s theme “Finding Each Other,” exploring dialogue and connection in polarised societies. Open to professional and underground audio artists; works may be submitted in any language, though non-English or non-Lithuanian submissions must include a translated script for review.
The deadline is 10th April.
The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Spring) - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now coming out of the new administration in Washington D.C., they are particularly interested during this round of Fellowships in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes.
The deadline is 14th April.
The Oral History Association Emerging Crises Oral History Research Fund - funding of up to $4000 for oral history research during situations of crisis in the U.S. and internationally. Funds may be applied to travel, per diem, or transcription costs for research in places and situations in which a longer application time schedule may be problematic. Such crisis situations include but are not limited to: wars, natural disasters, political or economic/ethnic repression, or other currently emerging events of crisis proportions.
The deadline is 15th April.
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship - a fellowship for women, nonbinary and gender non-conforming journalists worldwide whose reporting focuses on human rights and social justice. The fellowship provides academic study and research at MIT’s Center for International Studies and a professional internship at The Boston Globe, offering time for research, coursework, and newsroom experience. Applicants must have at least three years of full-time professional journalism experience and may apply as staff journalists or freelancers. Applicants from any country are eligible but must be fluent in English in order to participate fully in the programme.
The deadline is 19th April.
The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship - a 2-day series of academic and social events at NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus for a group of journalists to learn from globally recognised experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. All journalists who are interested in covering the interface between climate and the economy are welcome to apply, whether reporters and editors, staff or freelancers. International applicants are welcome to apply, though aspects of the course have a focus on U.S. policies and institutions. Fellows admitted to the programme who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1000 stipend. The Fellowship takes place 18th - 19th September.
The deadline is 20th April.
The Listening Pitch - two grants of up to £10,000 for new documentary films that use sound as a central part of the storytelling. Even though this is for documentary film, I wanted to include it in the newsletter because of how much sound is a focus — maybe it could encourage some sound people to go outside of their comfort zone, or collaborate with a filmmaker. Films can be up to 30 minutes. NOTE: they don’t mention whether the work has to be in English.
The deadline is 20th April.
Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award - a free-to-enter international award for experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism. They offer a grant of at least $20,000 and mentorship to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project. Applicants must have at least 8 –10 years of professional experience. Staff and independent journalists are eligible to apply. Audio and multimedia journalism are accepted.
The deadline is 30th April.
Berliner Hörspielfestival - an international radio drama festival in Berlin. They use the term “radio drama” loosely; they accept any genre, whether it’s narrative, documentary, language or sound experiments, etc. They have three competitions: Das Glühende Knopfmikro (“The Glowing Button Microphone”) for pieces up to 5 minutes long; Das Kurze Brennende Mikro (“The Short Burning Mic”), for pieces between 5 and 20 minutes; and Das Lange Brennende Mikro (“The Long Burning Mic”) for pieces between 20 and 60 minutes. Prizes include audio equipment. Works can be in any language as long as a German or English translation is provided. They also have Der MikroFlitzer (“The Speedster”); in late April they will release a specific sentence or sound and competitors have two weeks to create a radio drama of less than 60 seconds based on the prompt. Prizes include audio equipment.
The deadline for both competitions is 1st May, 11:59 pm CEST.
The Lovies - the European sister to the international Webby Awards, recognising online excellence. Entrants can be based anywhere but the content must have been produced for European audiences. They have a podcast section with 26 categories under General Series, Individual Episode and Features. Their four new podcast categories are Best Guest, Best Original Score/Music or Sound Design, Best Writing, and Experimental or Innovation. They accept submissions in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, and Swedish. The cost is €385 per entry.
The deadline is 8th May.
The Leeway Transformation Award - a $15,000 grant for women and minority gender artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change, and have done so for the past five years. The award is unrestricted and open to artists and cultural producers working in any medium, including traditional and nontraditional as well as multimedia and experimental forms. Artists and organisations must live/be located in Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County for the past two years or more.
The deadline is 15th May.
VCCA Wachtmeister Award - a free-to-enter biannual award for a prominent writer, visual artist, composer or sound artist whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognised. The next Wachtmeister Award is specifically open to established composers and/or sound artists using acoustic sources who have not previously been in residence at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA). Eligible applicants will have worked professionally as a composer for at least the past 15 years with substantial national or international achievement in their field, including publications, grants, awards, and other signs of achievement. The award winner will receive a fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, to be scheduled between 1st May 2027 and 31st August 2028; a $1000 honorarium; and a travel stipend of $750. The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes an individual studio, a private bedroom with a private en-suite bath, and three prepared meals each day in a community of more than 20 writers, visual artists, and composers in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I believe it is international.
The deadline is 15th May.
United States
Hub & Spoke’s Sounds Like America Audio Callout - an open call for U.S. based audio producers to submit short “sonic postcards” capturing hyper-local sounds, stories, and moments from communities across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Selected pieces will be featured on the Hub & Spoke Presents podcast feed and project page, with some submissions also shared with Transom’s The Listeners project for wider distribution across public radio networks. Submissions should be documentary-style audio portraits rooted in everyday life and local soundscapes, with pieces ideally under 10 minutes and no longer than 20 minutes. It is open to independent producers of all experience levels; previously aired work is allowed if the creator holds full rights. Selected pieces may receive an honorarium (unspecified).
The deadline is rolling.
NPR Next Gen Radio - a free week-long intensive digital journalism training programme focused on narrative audio and multimedia storytelling. Each participant is paired with a professional journalist to report and produce a three to four minute non-narrated audio story, while also learning digital storytelling skills across platforms. The programme is open to beginners and early-career storytellers, including college students, recent graduates, podcasters and career changers. Selected participants receive a stipend and mentorship while producing a reported story during the programme. Upcoming sessions include: Iowa (14th - 19th June) and Cincinnati (26th – 31st July).
The deadline is rolling.
KCUR’s Aviva Okeson-Haberman Internship Program (Summer) - an educational programme that provides U.S. based students, recent graduates and other potential journalists with skills, relationships and resources that will help them pursue careers in public media, journalism and/or non-profits. Internships pay $15 per hour, and interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between KCUR and the intern’s college or university.
The deadline is 15th March.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Art Project Grant for Individuals - up to $4000 for artists within Itasca county who create work in any arts discipline at any stage of their career. The grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, overcome a barrier to long term success, reach a new community or market, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and other opportunities to enhance the applicant’s artistic development, such as working with a mentor artist, attending a conference, taking part in an artist residency programme, or marketing themselves or their work. Applicants must be a permanent resident (for at least 6 months) in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis counties as well as the Fond du Lac , Grand Portage, Bois Forte, or Leech Lake nations. Applicants must be over the age of 18.
The deadline is 15th March, 11:59 pm CT.
Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund (Spring) - grants for student media makers who want to produce a digital video or audio project. Students must be in eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Northampton, Bucks, and Lehigh counties), New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Gloucester and Salem counties) or Delaware (New Castle and Kent counties). Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30. The grant money must be used within five months. They offer up to $1000 for undergraduates, $1500 for graduates and $1000 for a maker affiliated with a Philadelphia regional media making training institution.
The deadline is 15th March.
Artist Trust Arts Innovator Award - unrestricted $25,000 awards given to two Washington State-based artists of any discipline who are creating new, original work; experimenting with new ideas; taking risks; and pushing the boundaries of their fields. Applicants must be over the age of 18 with a minimum of five years of experience in professional art practice.
The deadline is 16th March.
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation’s LIFT Early Career Support for Native Artists - grants for Native artists in the U.S. at an early stage of their careers to develop and realise new artistic projects. The programme awards $15,000 to 15 artists for 1-year projects, with at least $5000 reserved for the artist’s personal wellbeing and professional development. In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship, professional development, documentation support, and communications assistance. Applicants must be over 18 years old and enrolled members of a federally or state-recognised American Indian tribe, Alaska Native corporation, or of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Eligible disciplines include visual arts, music, literature, performance, film, traditional arts, and interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary practices. Applicants must have fewer than 10 years of professional artistic practice and cannot be enrolled in a university during the award period.
The deadline is 19th March.
The 19th News Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship - a yearlong fellowship at The 19th for graduating seniors, recent graduates, early-career or mid-career alumni of Historically Black College or Universities to work in reporting, audience engagement and product management roles with full-time salaries and benefits. Fellows are embedded in their respective teams and receive mentorship and professional development, as well as career coaching. Benefits include: a $1000 professional development stipend; a $480 work-from-home stipend; a $480 wellness stipend; $100/month for coworking space membership; a Mac laptop, which fellows keep after the fellowship; access to the fellowship’s hardship fund (up to $5000 per fellow); membership to the National Association of Black Journalists and attendance to their annual convention and career fair; and $1500 merit bonus midway through the fellowship.. All applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States and have some relevant experience in their chosen fellowship track; a genuine interest in growing their career in journalism; and alignment with The 19th’s values and community guidelines.
The deadline is 20th March, 5 pm CT.
KALW Audio Academy - a 9-month audio journalism course in San Francisco. It requires between a 16- and 20-hour weekly commitment, including eight hours working on their daily news show Crosscurrents, and eight hours out in the field where successful applicants make their own personal stories. The programme includes weekly evening seminars taught by KALW reporters, engineers, and other special guests, as well as shadowing opportunities and mentorship from the station’s staff. For the first time this year, they’re offering participants a stipend of up to $9000 for the duration of the programme.
The deadline is 23rd March, 11:59 pm PT.
Virginia Humanities Public Humanities Fellowships - a $15,000 stipend to support a 4-month project on innovative humanities topics that are relevant to communities within Virginia, conducted by people residing in Virginia or affiliated with a Virginia college or university. Fellows get access to both the University of Virginia’s library system and the archives available at the Library of Virginia. They may also have the opportunity to participate in programmes such as their With Good Reason radio show and podcast, Virginia Festival of the Book’s Shelf Life, and the Library of Virginia’s Uncommon Wealth blog. Preference will be given to projects that engage the public in meaningful and creative ways and explore issues around public humanities topics related to subjects such as history, literature, religion, community stories and to applicants with experience engaging large, diverse, public audiences. Fellows must be 18+.
The deadline is 31st March.
Paul Dresher Ensemble Artist Residencies - an opportunity for early- to mid-career Northern California-based artists actively exploring new aesthetic premises and pushing the boundaries of conventional art forms and media. They provide artists with a stipend of $1500, free studio space and up-to-date equipment to create new work in time-based arts such as theater/performance, dance/movement, music/sound art/instrument invention, and collaborative and interdisciplinary work. They also have performance opportunities. They define an early- to mid-career artist (or group) as one who has finished their academic training or studies and is actively creating, producing, and performing their work but who is not yet receiving significant institutional support in the form of grants or commissions and is not yet touring nationally or internationally.
The deadline is 6th April, 11:59 pm PT.
Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting - a $10,000 grant for investigative reporting in the medical and public health fields which highlights research and reporting on public health issues and/or issues affecting people with disabilities. They intend to support work that will be published for United States and/or Canadian audiences. The use of mapping and Geographic Information System [GIS] is highly encouraged in the projects. They also offer a two-year IRE membership, and a registration, transportation stipend and lodging for the IRE Conference to present the project. Applicants must be journalists, either freelance or working for a news outlet.
The deadline is 7th April, 11:59 pm ET.
Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants - grants for women, transgender and gender-nonconforming artists in the U.S. supporting environmental art projects that engage ecological issues through artistic practice. Individual artists leading projects may receive up to $20,000 for works that encourage environmental awareness, ethical engagement, and public dialogue. Projects must already be in development and include a free public engagement component during the grant period. Eligible applicants must be artists aged 18 or over who are not enrolled in a degree programme during the grant term. Collaborative projects are allowed but organisations cannot apply as lead applicants. Projects may work across any artistic discipline and may take place anywhere in the world provided the lead artist resides in the U.S.
The deadline is 7th April, 5 pm ET.
AAJA Executive Leadership Program Asia - a development programme cultivated to grow mid-career Asian American journalists as news leaders, managers and executives who can thrive in uncertain times and build a sustainable future for journalism. The programme explores the responsibilities and challenges of a media workplace, leading in a changing landscape and the role of cultural values in a corporate environment. They offer career coaching and mentorship in the form of a small group pairing with a senior news leader at a major media company. They connect successful applicants with industry peers and leaders from Asia and the United States.
The deadline is 6th April, or as soon as spots are filled.
Vermont Arts Council Creative Grant - a grant of up to $5000 to individual artists or groups who are residents of Vermont. Funds must be used only for the creation of new work, including the artist’s time (and other artists’ time, if applicable), the cost of materials, equipment, studio space, travel, etc.
The deadline is 6th April, 1 pm ET.
Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship - a $5000 scholarship supporting Arab American students pursuing careers in journalism, film, television, radio, or media studies. Eligible applicants are university students enrolled for 2026-27, juniors, seniors, or graduate students, majoring in journalism, television, radio, film, or media studies, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. NOTE: Applications must be submitted by mail.
The deadline is 12th April.
Edward Aschoff Rising Star Nominations - a recognition of promising journalists under the age of 34 who demonstrate talent, work ethic, and passion for sports journalism, particularly in college football coverage. The award is held by The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
The deadline is 15th April.
Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program - a professional development opportunity for U.S based women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds, designed to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions across newsrooms in the U.S. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from the leadership team and will be paired with senior media professionals.
The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.
Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants - two $2000 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarships for a current student and a recent graduate in the U.S. pursuing sports journalism. Successful applicants must produce a print, digital, audio, or visual story about Asians or Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPIs) in sports. The grants can also offset costs for registration, travel, accommodations and meals for AAJA’s annual National Convention. Applicants must be a member of the AAJA and provide a statement of financial need.
The deadline is 30th April.
United Kingdom + Ireland
Charles Parker Prize - a free-to-enter award for student audio storytelling in the U.K. from accredited media training courses. Ten pieces are shortlisted and the top five are awarded a slot on BBC Radio 4 as part of the New Creatives programming. The shortlisted makers receive mentorship to adapt the programme for the radio and a small fee (unspecified) for the adaptation. The work must have been produced between 1st April 2025 and 22nd March 2026 and be between 10 and 15 minutes in duration. Entries must not have been previously broadcast on a national broadcasting network. The Prize is not open to paid employees of audio production companies or radio stations.
The deadline is 23rd March, 11:59 pm GMT.
The Guardian’s Scott Trust Bursary - funding for postgraduate courses in journalism for U.K. based people who are facing financial difficulty in attaining the qualifications needed to pursue a career in journalism and who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the media. In particular those from a lower socioeconomic background, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities, and people with disabilities. They offer: tuition fees for an M.A. in journalism from a select university, at least £6741 for living expenses, paid (unspecified) work placements at The Guardian during the programme, mentorship and a potential opportunity for a 9-month fixed-term contract at The Guardian starting after graduation. Applicants must have permanent right of residence in the U.K. An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification is required.
The deadline is 23rd March, 5 pm GMT.
The Orwell Prizes - a free-to-enter competition for work which comes closest to George Orwell’s ambition “to make political writing into an art.” There are five prizes, three of which accept audio content. Entries must be able to demonstrate a link to the U.K. or Ireland, or work first created or published between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2026.
The Orwell Prize for Journalism - a prize recognising sustained reportage and/or commentary in any medium. They offer a £5000 cash prize. Applicants must submit a minimum of three items published by recognised publishers, news organisations or broadcasters. Entries must be able to demonstrate a link to the U.K. or Ireland.
The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness - a prize recognising evidence-led reporting and/or commentary on homelessness in all its forms. They offer a £3000 cash prize. Entries can be in any medium other than books — podcasts are accepted.
The Orwell Prize for Exposing Britain’s Social Evils - a prize recognising investigative reporting of the social fabric of the U.K., covering optics such as poverty, housing, education, disability, welfare and the impacts of government policy. The winner receives a £5000 cash prize, and two runners-up receive £2500 each. Accepted entries include podcast episodes and radio broadcasts.
The deadline is 31st March.
Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme - a free 5-month training and mentoring scheme for people in the U.K. and Ireland who are from underrepresented backgrounds and who aspire to become journalists or who are at the very early stages of their journalism career. They welcome applications from people from poorer backgrounds, people of colour, people with disabilities, carers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Travellers and anyone who cannot afford to pay for the Centre for Investigative Journalism Summer training. Depending on needs, they may also pay for travel and accommodation in London to attend the Summer Centre for Investigative Journalism Conference. Applicants must be 18+.
The deadline is 6th April, 11:59 pm BST.
Mary Mulvihill Award - an award open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a higher education institution anywhere on the island of Ireland at the time of submission. In addition to the overall award of €2000, the judges may, at their discretion, make an additional award of €500 for a highly commended entry. The theme of this year’s competition is “Life” which may be addressed in scientific, environmental, imaginative or other terms. Joint entries or individual submissions are eligible.
The deadline is 7th April.
Kent Press & Broadcast Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating and rewarding Kent’s local media across print, online, radio or TV. Many of their categories include radio and podcasts.
The deadline is 10th April, 5 pm BST.
Wandsworth Council South Asian Heritage Month Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering South Asian heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K., as part of South Asian Heritage Month celebrations. Projects must centre South Asian heritage and community participation and take place during South Asian Heritage Month from 1st - 31st July, highlighting the stories and contributions of South Asian residents in the borough. Grants of £500 - £2000 are available to support community-focused activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or heritage-based workshops. Priority is given to projects engaging local communities in Wandsworth, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas.
The deadline is 16th April, 5 pm BST.
Koestler Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating art made by people incarcerated in U.K. prisons. They also run an arts mentoring scheme for entrants who want to develop their work further. They accept audio entries in several categories, including Radio Play, Spoken Word, Performance, Radio and Podcast Production and Music Composition. Prize money ranges in increments from £25 - £100.
The deadline is 17th April.
In The Making Programme - a 12-month artist development programme for 50 young people in the U.K. aged 14 to 18 who are interested in working in music and sound. They offer a week-long residency, online skills sessions, creative composing tasks and networking opportunities. The course costs £500 but they have a bursary scheme.
The deadline is 20th April, 11:59 pm BST.
British Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts that have been either produced in Great Britain and Northern Ireland or designed for U.K. audiences. They have 31 categories, including a Rising Star Award, for people with under two year’s experience in the podcasting industry. The entry fee is £210+VAT or £50+VAT for independents/freelance producers, charity podcasters or companies with less than 10 full-time employees. NOTE: Entries after the late deadline will incur an additional fee of £100.
The deadline is 30th April, the late deadline is 21st May.
Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards - a celebration of responsible journalism on refugee issues in Scotland. They have six categories: independent media, written news, features, broadcast, radio and local media; audio can be submitted in all categories. Entries must be about refugee and asylum issues in Scotland and/or produced by a journalist living and working in Scotland. Applicants can enter their own work, or nominate outstanding pieces of work by other journalists.
The deadline is 4th May, 11:59 pm BST.
Wandsworth Council Black History 365 Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering African and Caribbean heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K. as part of the borough’s year-long Black History 365 programme. Projects must centre African or Caribbean history and culture and take place in the borough between July - December, highlighting the contributions and experiences of the African diaspora in Wandsworth. Grants of £500 - £2000 support community-focused heritage activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, and participatory workshops. Priority is given to proposals engaging Wandsworth communities, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas, and to projects led by Black-led organisations or practitioners of African or Caribbean heritage.
The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.
Wandsworth Council Community Heritage Fund - grants for Wandsworth-based organisations or individuals delivering projects that explore and share the histories of communities who have lived in the borough. Projects must take place in Wandsworth between July - December and focus on uncovering local heritage through participatory activities such as oral histories, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or community research. Grants of £500 - £2000 support heritage activities that engage local residents and highlight the diverse histories shaping the borough. Priority is given to proposals with strong community participation and clear benefits for local audiences.
The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.
Play As We Are: A Symposium of Somatic Sound Practices - a free 1-day symposium and practical workshop in London for musicians, composers, sound artists, performers, researchers, and movement-based practitioners exploring somatic approaches to sound and music-making. The event takes place at University College London from 10 am - 5 pm and includes an intensive workshop, discussion sessions, and a performance exploring body-based approaches to musical practice, improvisation, and creative collaboration. It is open to practitioners across genres and disciplines including instrumentalists, vocalists, choreographers, and theatre-makers; a limited number of travel honorariums are available for participants who are not in regular full-time employment such as students or freelance musicians.
The deadline is 15th May.
Europe
CACiS Geographies of Extractivism Residency (Spain) - a residency for artists, researchers, and curators working across art, research, activism, and community practice with a critical perspective on extractivism and territory. The residency takes place at CACiS in June and includes a research and creation period followed by a public presentation such as an exhibition or process-based activation between July - September. Selected participants receive a €1000 artist fee, up to €2000 for production, a residency valued at €1000, curatorial and technical support, and a €250 per diem. It is open to visual, sound, and interdisciplinary practitioners exploring extractivism through artistic or research-based practices.
The deadline is 20th March.
EJC Journalism Science Alliance Grants - grants for investigative journalism projects that pair media outlets with academic or research institutions in Creative Europe countries, focusing on public-interest topics like climate change, healthcare, emerging technologies, and local governance. Funding is available in three tiers (€10,000, €20,000, and up to €50,000) and includes training, mentoring, and networking to support cross-sector collaboration and science-backed reporting. It is open to collaborative teams with at least one media outlet and one research/academic organisation; the lead applicant must be a media outlet (applications submitted by a staff or freelance journalist with outlet backing). Projects can be local, regional, or transnational. Applications must be submitted in English.
The deadline is 23rd March, 5 pm CET.
Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:
European Cross-border Grants - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists and/or newsrooms from at least two different countries in Europe. Funding can support journalistic research costs such as travel, translation, database access, and reporting time; fixed costs, equipment, and production expenses are not supported. Teams may also apply for expert project-advisor support. At least 80% of the requested budget goes to journalists or media based in EU countries. All media formats are eligible.
The deadline is 19th March, 1 pm CET.
FPD Science Grant - funds for in-depth Dutch-language investigative science journalism in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects that cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. The results of the research must be published in a Belgian media outlet. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest.
The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.
The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.
The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.
Baltic Analog Lab Artist Residency - a 1- to 2-month residency in Riga for artists and researchers working with analog film, photography, and experimental sound practices. The programme runs between May - September and offers access to Baltic Analog Lab’s analog film facilities, darkrooms, screening space, and a shared studio with modular synthesizers and sound equipment. Residents receive accommodation in a shared apartment above the lab and opportunities to present a screening, performance, workshop, or artist talk during the stay. It is open to practicing artists and researchers with prior experience working with analog film or sound practices who can work independently with equipment. Participation requires a €500 monthly residency fee and residents cover their own travel, materials, and living expenses.
The deadline is 23rd March.
International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.
International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:
Turkey - for journalists from Turkey or Germany, taking place between October and November. The delegates receive a €4000 stipend.
The deadline is 31st March.
real21 Media Fund - funding of up to CHF 10,000 to support journalists working in German-speaking Swiss media. The funding is intended to cover research and travel costs for journalists in all media genres, including audio. Applicants must provide confirmation from a Swiss media outlet expressing interest in the proposed project.
The deadline is 31st March.
Alliance for Diverse Democracy Media Prize - a journalism prize recognising reporting that highlights civic engagement and democratic participation in Germany. The award honours individual articles, report series, books, films, or radio contributions that present issues of democratic participation in a well-researched, factual, and accessible way for broad public audiences. It is open to journalists whose work demonstrates independent reporting free from influence by political parties, advertisers, or other institutions.
The deadline is 31st March.
Kreativ Kulture Berlin: Diverse Democracy Media Award - an annual journalism award recognising exemplary German-language reporting on civic participation and democratic engagement. It is open to journalists whose work addresses issues of political involvement in a factual, comprehensive, and accessible manner. The prize is endowed with €2000 and is awarded for individual works or series, including articles, books, film, television, radio, and multimedia contributions. Applicants may submit up to three entries on different topics, all of which must be published within two years prior to the application deadline. Any format, genre, length, or platform is eligible, provided the work demonstrates careful research and unbiased presentation for a broad public audience.
The deadline is 31st March.
Ninety Percent of Everything: Data-based Sound Practices Residency - a research residency for Europe-based artist collectives under 35 working with data-based sound practices such as sound art, listening practices, field recording, and sonic translation of data. The residency takes place in Genoa and at sea aboard operational cargo vessels from 15th - 30th May, combining maritime research, data access, and community engagement. Selected collectives develop sound-based research connected to maritime logistics, ecology, and port infrastructures, contributing to a multichannel installation and sound performance presented at Palazzo Ducale Genova. The programme provides €4000 per collective to cover research fees, travel, accommodation, and subsistence; if one interdisciplinary collective of up to six members is selected the total contribution is €8000.
The deadline is 2nd April, 11:59 pm CET.
Weltkunstzimmer Düsseldorf Residency for Artists from Georgia - a 3-month interdisciplinary residency in Düsseldorf for artists from Georgia working in visual arts, video, dance, performance, or music and sound. The residency runs from September - November and offers studio access, accommodation, and opportunities to exchange ideas with local artists and present work informally. The selected artist receives a €3000 scholarship, travel costs, free accommodation, and up to €500 for presentation materials. It is open to artists of all genders and identities with no age limit.
The deadline is 6th April.
The Fil New Local Media Award - a free-to-enter prize to reward and support French-speaking European local media (in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg). All broadcast media are eligible: written press, radio, television, online media (website, podcast, video channel, social networks, etc.). Candidates selected for the final are invited to the Local Info Festival in Nantes on 25th September to participate in a round table, with their travel and accommodation expenses covered.
The deadline is 9th April, midnight CET.
Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf Residency Fellowships - 3-month residencies in Germany for sound artists, writers, composers, and researchers working in literature, fine arts, composition, or humanities and social sciences. Fellows stay at Schloss Wiepersdorf between March - May, June - August, or September - November and receive accommodation, meals, a monthly stipend of €1200, and a €480 materials grant. It is open to applicants from Germany and abroad who have completed relevant academic or artistic study or have an established professional practice with published or exhibited work. Applicants must demonstrate German or English proficiency and submit work samples as part of the application.
The deadline is 15th April.
Columbia Paris Global Center Reid Hall Displaced Artists Initiative - a 10-month residency and €40,000 stipend for European journalists who have been forced to leave their home countries due to war, natural disaster, political oppression, or similar extreme circumstances. With administrative support and a small office space at Reid Hall, the residency offers time and space to one journalist working on a long-term project. The selected journalist will also be invited to contribute to activities at Reid Hall, such as public lectures, podcasts, workshops, or conferences. The programme runs from September 2025 to June 2026. Applicants must reside in Europe and are responsible for submitting a valid passport and visa that covers the entire period of the residency.
The deadline is 30th April.
Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab - a 3-week residency opportunity for artists strongly associated with the Danish sound art scene. Residing artists will have their own accommodation, workspace and access to professional sound studios for recording and editing stereo, surround and multi-channel works, electronic and wood workshops, as well as to their general depot of audio gear (microphones, recorders, speakers etc.). The residency provides an honorarium of DKK 10,000 per week. Both individuals and groups can apply, however the grant amount remains the same per award. Applicants cannot be in education or undergoing training. They are able to support artists with children.
The deadline is 1st May, 11:59 pm CET.
Africa
Goethe-Institut Mobility Grants for Artists and Cultural Professionals - mobility grants for individual artists and cultural professionals based in Sub-Saharan Africa or the European Union seeking short-term travel for research, collaboration, residencies, festivals or professional exchanges. They offer grants of up to €4000 to support travel, accommodation and subsistence, with a primary focus on mobility within Sub-Saharan Africa and a secondary focus on exchanges between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. Eligible disciplines include music, visual arts, performing arts, literature, film and media arts, cultural heritage, design, architecture and fashion. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and demonstrate an existing professional partnership in the destination country.
The deadline is 15th March, 11:59 pm CAT.
CENOZO Investigative Journalism Workshop and Reporting Grants for Sahel Journalists - a training and investigative reporting opportunity for journalists based in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger focusing on disinformation, climate change and environmental crimes in the Sahel. Selected participants will attend a workshop on data journalism and the use of AI in investigative reporting, receive editorial mentoring and legal support, and obtain a grant (unspecified) to produce their investigative projects. The programme prioritises reporting on information manipulation and the impacts of climate change and environmental crimes on local populations.
The deadline is 17th March, 5 pm GMT.
Kuta Artist in Residence - a fully-funded residency programme in Abeokuta, Nigeria, for Abeokuta-based artists, designers, writers and filmmakers, including interdisciplinary practitioners exploring themes such as agriculture, architecture, urban design and gardening. The programme runs monthly residencies between 15th May and 31st August and includes studio space, accommodation, professional development, community programming and a public presentation. Additional partially funded places are open to Nigerian and international applicants who pay subsidised participation fees.
The deadline is 31st March.
African Investigative Journalism Conference Call for Proposals - an open call for journalists, trainers and media practitioners to propose panels, speakers, workshops, or training sessions for the African Investigative Journalism Conference taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference brings together investigative journalists from across the continent to share reporting methods, tools and major investigations, and organisers are seeking proposals that highlight urgent reporting, innovative techniques or collaborative investigations. Submissions may include ideas for discussions, training sessions or presentations relevant to investigative journalism in Africa.
The deadline is 5th April.
Canada
Lieutenant Governor’s B.C. Journalism Fellowship - a 2- to 4-month grant for British Columbia-based emerging or experienced journalists to research, produce and publish or broadcast a deep-dive journalism project of significance to British Columbians. This year two awards are available: one of up to CAD $12,000 for an emerging journalist and one of up to $25,000 for an established journalist. The journalism produced can be in any language. It could be written for print or digital publishing or may be multimedia such as a video or podcast. Applicants can be staff or freelance, but freelancers must have a letter of support from a publishing source which confirms to publish or broadcast the work upon its completion and staff must have a letter of support from their employer stating that they may have the requisite time off to work on the project.
The deadline is 15th March, midnight PT.
Calgary Arts Grant Investment Programs - one-time project funding to individual artists and artist collectives in Calgary/Mohkinsstsis working in any artistic discipline who pursue a professional practice. Projects can include research, creation, development, production, presentation or dissemination of artistic work, or the experimentation or development of new or adapted approaches to practice. Individual artists may apply for up to CAD $20,000 and artist collectives may apply for up to $25,000. They will also accept applications from Treaty 7 nation members living within Treaty 7 (Southern Alberta) if they can demonstrate a clear connection to Calgary/Mohkinsstsis communities.
The deadline is 23rd March, 4:30 pm MT.
RTDNF Canada Scholarships - funding of between $1000 and $5000 from The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for the work of student journalists who are currently enrolled in a Canadian broadcast or digital journalism course at either a college or university. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, landed Immigrant, or hold a Canadian work visa. There are many scholarships available, all with their own criteria and funding amounts. They ask for media submissions that have been produced for a school assignment in the 2025-26 school term. The same story/media cannot be submitted to more than one scholarship.
The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.
Asia
Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship - financial aid and guidance for talented Master’s-level journalism students in India, with a particular focus on fostering ethical journalism. Preference will be given to applicants from economically weaker situations (with income less than ₹350,000) who’ve secured admission in journalism degree courses at a government college. The scholarship is for one year with a potential extension to the second year of study.
The deadline is 31st March.
National Arts Council Singapore Grant - grants for the creation of new works by Singaporean artists or the adaptation of old works across artistic mediums. The grant is capped at $50,000 per applicant. Projects can last up to 18 months.
The deadline is 15th May.
Middle East
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Creative Caravans Grants - grants supporting festivals, touring cultural projects, and independent digital media platforms that circulate artistic work or produce arts and culture storytelling engaging with global issues across the Arab region. Organisations running festivals, exhibitions, residencies, or touring projects may receive up to €65,000, while independent digital media platforms producing cultural journalism, podcasts, or multimedia content may receive up to €15,000 for emerging platforms or €25,000 for established platforms. Eligible applicants include established cultural organisations that have organised at least two events in one of the programme’s nine eligible countries, and independent digital media platforms operating for at least two years. Selected grantees also receive training, mentorship, and peer learning opportunities.
The deadline is 31st March, 5 pm EET.
Oceania
The Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism - two $10,000 grants for Australia-based journalists to produce significant content in any medium profiling issues in the Pacific region. The judges are looking for original journalism with public interest value and impact, which gives voice to Pacific island perspectives on an underreported issue or development of importance to Australia and the region. Applicants will be offered access to a mentor to support their project development. The grant is open to journalists from all sectors, backgrounds and experience levels, and to both freelancers and reporters employed by media organisations. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have working rights in Australia.
The deadline is 13th April.
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